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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.53, 1,216.95 and 550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.53, 1,216.95 and 550.14 is: 759.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.53 : 1,216.95 = 550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.53/1,216.95 = 550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.53x = 1,216.95 × 550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.53x = 669,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,492.87/881.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.47

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